[toddbailey]

I'm in need of a replacement battery, iirc it's a group 78 for the 1983 944.

So I'd like to install a LiFePo4 battery. I'll need about 700 -1000 cca. According to a cross reference chart that is about 120 amp /hr. To over engineer the replacement I'll put in a 150 amp/hr

With the capacity issue taken care of I have a few concerns

The biggest concern is just how how compatible 944 electronics are with lithium batteries.
Such as the car's charging system. I've heard that in some cases the alternator and other components don't like to be run with out a lead acid battery type loads which leads to over heating and possible fire.

For those who have actually done the upgrade, what road blocks did you run into?
Did you have to install additional components to create a happy marriage between the battery and charging system?

any thoughts or info greatly appreciated

thanks